Africa (WHO region) vs South Africa: Total number of notified TB cases
Africa (WHO region)
1.34 million
in 2014
South Africa
318,193
in 2014
Africa (WHO region) rank
6th
South Africa rank
4th
Total number of notified TB cases over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- South Africa
How they compare
Africa (WHO region) currently reports 1.34 million against 318,193 in South Africa, a difference of 1.02 million.
That makes Africa (WHO region)'s figure about 4.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Africa (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 4th of 11 groups.
Africa (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.31 million | 334,670 | 976,905 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 1.42 million | 356,640 | 1.06 million | Africa (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total number of notified tb cases, Africa (WHO region) or South Africa?
- Africa (WHO region), at 1.34 million against 318,193 in South Africa as of 2014.
- What is the difference in total number of notified tb cases between Africa (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 1.02 million, with Africa (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2014.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and South Africa rank globally for total number of notified tb cases?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 4th of 11 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Total number of notified TB cases. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.